Following a completely sold-out run at The Barbican, London, the three-time Olivier Award-winning production, Fiddler on the Roof, plays at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre for four weeks, direct from the West End.

2026 is fast approaching, and with it comes a new year of great productions in Birmingham and across the Midlands. We've picked just a few of our favourites in theatre, dance, musicals, drag and cabaret that would make great Christmas gifts or, of course, a treat for yourself. ★ Fiddler on the Roof at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham ( 9th December 2025 - 3rd January 2026 ) “Completely sold out at the Barbican in London, this is a rare opportunity to catch this critically ac

Based on the novel by David Nicholls and the film of the same name, Starter for Ten is a new coming-of-age comedy musical set in the colourfully bright 80s.

Wolverhampton-born singer, songwriter and performer, Beverley Knight MBE will reprise her Olivier Award-winning role as Emmeline Pankhurst, alongside alongside Sharon Rose as the title character, Sylvia Pankhurst in the touring production of the Olivier-nominated musical, Sylvia.

From the producer of hit musical, Hairspray, and the director of The Full Monty, FRIENDS!: The Musical parody is ‘The One Where They All Sing’, offering a new take on the 1990s sitcom with an entirely original musical score.

Based on the hit film of the same name, The Bodyguard Musical is a romantic thriller featuring the irresistible music of the great Whitney Houston. Starring international leading lady Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron and Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer, the musicals tells the story of superstar singer Rachel Marron who needs protecting from an unknown stalker, and finds this and more in the arms of former Secret Service Agent turned bodyguard, Frank.

The whip-cracking classic comedy musical, Calamity Jane, based on the much-loved movie of the same name has ridden over the rolling plains to Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre. Starring the multi-award-winning West End actor and singer, Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables) as the fabulously fearless, gun slingin’ lead, Calamity Jane, the musical is set during the American gold rush in the dusty settlement of Deadwood.

Chicago, the international multi-award-winning musical, is back in Wolverhampton for one week only; starring Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancer, Janette Manrara as Roxie Hart.

The award-winning Mean Girls: The Musical is coming to Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre in June 2026, after a successful West End run.

A brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL will tour the UK in 2026 playing in Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, and Stoke-on-Trent.

London’s production of Cabaret has announced new casting with Coventry-born actor and theatre producer, Rob Madge to take on the role of Emcee and actor and model, Hannah Dodd to take on the role of Sally Bowles.

Everyone knows the tragic ending of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, but what if there was life after Romeo for Juliet? Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, the hilarious new jukebox musical, & Juliet, flips the script on the well-known love story.

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof, which comes to Birmingham later this year, has picked up several Olivier Awards

Based on the hit Paramount Pictures film, written by Bruce Joel Rubin, Ghost: The Musical is an adaption of the screenplay for stage.

Richard O'Brien's camp and wild rock 'n' roll musical, Rocky Horror Show, brings sequins, feathers and the Time Warp to Birmingham

Send in the Clowns, a musical revue collective (Fatt Butcher, Dahliah Rivers, Alanna Boden & Blü Romantic) return with C*ck of Ages

Former Strictly dancer & presenter of ‘It Takes Two’, Janette Manrara, joins Chicago musical tour as Roxie Hart.

Send in the Clowns to tour the UK with their musical revue, C*ck of Ages.

2025 is fast approaching & with it comes a new year of great shows in Birmingham & across the Midlands. We've picked just a few of our faves

Here & Now: The Steps Musical is a sparkling, brand-new production premiering in Birmingham; based on the pop classics of Steps.